Washington Signals Hardline Stance on Hormuz Access Amid Delicate Iran Negotiations.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning that the Strait of Hormuz must remain accessible to international shipping, describing current restrictions as illegal. This comes as the U.S. conducted 'defensive strikes' on Iranian targets despite an ongoing ceasefire and active diplomatic talks in Qatar.
France Warns EU Ready to Counter Potential US Trade Aggression.
French Trade Minister Nicolas Forissier indicates that the European Union possesses robust countermeasures to protect its strategic industries if the US escalates trade tensions, specifically following threats to hike tariffs on European vehicles.
US Trade Policy Shifts: New Tariff Investigations Target Global Imports.
Following a Supreme Court ruling declaring previous duties illegal, the US administration is launching new hearings to reassess tariff strategies on global imports amid concerns over labor practices and manufacturing capacity.
Reserve Bank of India Eases Restrictions on Offshore Rupee Derivatives.
The Reserve Bank of India has partially rolled back emergency curbs on offshore rupee derivative trades, signaling a shift toward normalizing market operations after a period of intense currency volatility.













